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Dream Green Makes Mattress Recycling Easier

Kennedy, a longtime employee of Central Radio in North Adams, noticed a problem. It was not easy to recycle old mattresses, especially since the 2022 state law banning their disposal in trash.

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New Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt Clues for 2024

This year the committee has revealed that there will be 11 colorful leaves hidden in Adams, Cheshire, North Adams, and Williamstown.

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New Greylock School Vote Edges Yes Victory

The new Greylock School project will move forward after a successful debt exclusion vote on Tuesday.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Dalton, Police Chief, and Former Officer

The lawsuit claimed that the town was negligent and violated Griffin's civil rights. In addition, it claimed that Chief Strout and Buzzella violated Griffin's civil rights.

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North Adams Kicks Off Fall Foliage Weekend with Return of Dog Costume Parade

More than a dozen dogs and their owners swarmed the sidewalks of Main Street on Thursday for the return of the Dog Costume Parade.

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Mill Town Circus Highlights North Adams History for Fall Foliage

Mill Town Circus's bright yellow and blue tent went up this week at Noel Field Athletic Complex and will open on Friday night with a 90-minute production inspired by the city's manufacturing history.

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North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School Project

There is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF Extension

The company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing.

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Pittsfielders Want Extra Recycling Toters, Not Trash Toters

About a month into the new trash system, more than 2,200 extra recycling toters and over 500 additional trash toters have been requested.

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DiZoglio Walking the State in Support of Legislative Transparency

For the next week, DiZoglio will be walking from Berkshire County to Boston to raise awareness for ballot question one, which would give the auditor the authority to audit the Legislature.

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Williams College 'Pluriverse' Pavilion Example of Intersection of Disciplines

A Williams College class has brought together art and architecture, sustainability and design, and learned a whole lot about carpentry and math, in a curling, open pavilion on Main Street.

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Markey Applauds Pittsfield's Economic Development Efforts

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is impressed by the city's effort to spark economic development in the downtown and beyond.

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Driscoll Marches in North Adams, Meets With Local Democrats

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said she sees optimism and potential in the Steeple City after marching in Sunday's Fall Foliage Day Parade.

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Greylock Project Proponents, Opponents Getting Message Out

Proponents and opponents have been busy on social media and mailers in getting out their messages on which way to vote on the Greylock School project.

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Adams' Green Finalist for Lenox Town Manager

Current Adams Town Administrator Jay Green was announced to the select board, along with former Pittsfield City Councilor Nicholas Caccamo.

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Kid-Friendly Events this Spooky Season

Trick or treat! Halloween is approaching, and what better way to celebrate with your kids than by participating in these kid-friendly events that are as sweet as the candy your children wholeheartedly adore

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Neal, Markey Reflect on U.S. Political Climate

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S Sen. Edward Markey shared the reflections on the nation's political climate during separate swings through the Berkshires this week.

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Pittsfield Council Rejects 5-Minute Public Comments

The City Council on Tuesday rejected Daniel Miraglia's request to change the open-mic public comment period at council meetings from three to five minutes when 20 or fewer speakers sign up.

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PHS, Taconic Seniors Honored With Superintendent's Award

Pittsfield High School's Lisa Chen and Taconic High School's Nicholas Kerwood were given the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificates of Academic Excellence during Wednesday's School Committee meeting.

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Williamstown Paving Operations

Paving will take place in no particular order.

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Letter: Vote No On Oct. 8

Maybe I'm out of my mind but I'm not willing to subsidize a 30-year mortgage for a declining enrollment.

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Letter: Halt the Notch Reservoir Logging Project

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed logging project at the Notch Reservoir in North Adams, a key source of our city's drinking water.

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Lenox Lawyer Acknowledged in the Massachusetts Super Lawyers List

This marks the sixth year that Giovanna has earned both recognitions.

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Candidates for Third Berkshire Meet in Wide-Ranging Debate

On Nov. 5, voters will decide who is most qualified to push the community forward as the next Third Berkshire District state representative.

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